Morning Campion Plant Care

Morning Campion (Silene diurna) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Silene genus. Morning Campion is native to Europe and introduced to the Americas. Morning Campion is also known as Red Campion, Campion.

Morning Campion displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Morning Campion produces small, star-shaped flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Silene diurna requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Morning Campion thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Silene diurna grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Morning Campion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Morning Campion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Morning Campion every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Morning Campion can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine catchfly plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Morning Campion is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Morning Campion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Morning Campion is native to Europe and introduced to the Americas.